What's Shell Island like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of town to visit, consider Shell Island. Take time to see the sights such as Wrightsville Beach while you're here. Johnnie Mercer's Pier and Mayfaire Town Center are a couple of places to see nearby.
How to get to Shell Island
Flying to:
- Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.), 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Shell Island
Things to see and do in and around Shell Island
Things to see near Shell Island:
- Wrightsville Beach (3 mi/4.9 km away)
- Johnnie Mercer's Pier (0.7 mi/1.2 km away)
- Figure Eight Island (3.9 mi/6.2 km away)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington (4.8 mi/7.7 km away)
- Ogden Park (4.3 mi/6.9 km away)
Things to do near Shell Island:
- Mayfaire Town Center (3.1 mi/5 km away)
- Jungle Rapids Family Fun Park (4.7 mi/7.5 km away)
- Wrightsville Beach Museum of History (1.2 mi/1.9 km away)
- Cape Fear Paddleboarding (1.5 mi/2.5 km away)
- South End Surf Shop (2.4 mi/3.9 km away)
When is the best time to visit Wrightsville Beach?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 26Ā°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 11Ā°C)
- Rainiest months: September, August, July, December (average 168 mm of rainfall)